Senior Quant Developer (C++)- Leading Quant & Systematic Fund | London, UK

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quant & systematic fund in London is seeking a Senior Quant Developer / Low-Latency C++ Engineer. The successful candidate will develop high-performance C++ code for ultra-low-latency trading systems. Strong C++ programming skills and a minimum of 7 years' experience are required. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered, along with the opportunity to work on complex systems.

Benefits

Top of the market salary

Bonuses

Generous benefits package

Latest technologies

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years' professional C++ experience since university.
• In-depth knowledge of memory management, multithreading, CPU cache optimization, and Linux.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure and network basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance C++ code for ultra-low-latency trading systems.
• Work on strategy interaction with FPGA.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams.

Skills

C++ programming

Memory management

Multithreading

CPU cache optimization

Linux

Education

BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics

MSc or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Summary

Senior Quant Developer / Low-Latency C++ Engineer at a leading quant & systematic fund. Looking for an exceptional low-level C++ programmer with deep metaprogramming experience and a minimum of 7+ years' professional C++ experience (since university/graduation).

In this role, you will:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance C++ code for ultra-low-latency trading systems.
• Work on strategy interaction with FPGA to ensure seamless integration.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure optimal system performance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 7+ years' C++ experience
• In-depth knowledge of memory management, multithreading, CPU cache optimization, and Linux
• Solid understanding of infrastructure and network basics

Desirable

• Ideally BSc, MSc and/or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
• Ideally HFT experience (client is open, however, to a non-finance background, especially if personal projects are finance-related)

Benefits

• Top of the market salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
• Latest technologies & opportunity to work on deeply complex problems with significant impact

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you think you're a good match for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Ali Wilson
[e-mail]
([phone]
linkedin.com/in/alexander-wilson-050

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